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London's new supertall skyscraper is coming

Right in the heart of The City of London, a new supertall skyscraper is preparing to soar 309.6m into the sky. If that height rings a bell, that's because it's the exact same height as Western Europe's current tallest skyscraper - The Shard. Come 2033, it'll stake its claim as the tallest building within The City and the joint-tallest in Western Europe.

But not yet. First, the site needs to be prepared, a feat which involves deconstructing the existing St Helen's Tower. And if you thought deconstruction in the middle of The square Mile would be hard, just wait until you hear about the unique dual-hung design that's made this demolition so complex...